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Productivity
These are the health trends that will change the game in the next 10 years

There’s a lot of burgeoning, innovative tech aiming to help in this pursuit. These technologies are becoming exponentially more sophisticated over time. Read More

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Want better sleep? Try a warm bath or shower 1-2 hours before bedtime, study suggests

Many people try over-the-counter or prescribed sleep aids. But is there any way to fall asleep faster and get better sleep without medication? … Read More

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The CEO that changed how women shop may just do it again with her new company

Ladders spoke with Fleiss about her new company, leaving Rent the Runway as the company was hitting its stride and what she looks for in employees. Read More

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Life is a series of games: only play to win

People who pretend they don’t mind losing gave up on life years ago. I get it. Life is hard and when you lose a lot, you become numb. That’s why this concept is so important. Read More

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5 minutes is all you need to make your day super productive

It’s a negative loop: when you are constantly paddling your way to the end of the day, you never take the time to fix the problem. Read More

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25 buzzwords that make smart people sound stupid

These phrases are spicy and they make you feel clever (low hanging fruit is a crutch of mine), but they also annoy the heck out of people. Read More

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8 things to do first thing in the morning (for a better day)

If you’re searching for your own morning routine, try one (or more) of these first thing each day. Read More

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Are you committing this mistake with your creative work?

Authentic artists create work for themselves. By embracing their deepest creative visions, the work they produce is fresher and often cutting edge. Read More

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The power of upper limits: how to set goals that actually work, even in the face of uncertainty and chaos

We live in a world obsessed with “stretch goals,” quick results and fast growth.We want more. We want it faster. And we want it now. Read More

Must Reads
What jobs can you get with a business degree?

We’ve rounded up 11 different types of jobs you can get with a business degree to give you an idea of just how versatile that particular bachelor’s degree is.

The 21 jobs that are MOST likely to lead to divorce

Some jobs have a higher divorce rate than others.

The 12 best people to pick as job references

You want to pick people who have worked alongside you and think highly enough of you to sing your praises to a hiring manager.

I did 8 rounds of interviews and still didn’t get the job

“I’ve interviewed with Google twice now, and when people ask me why I don’t work there, I respond, ‘I can never seem to get past the eighth interview,’” says Steve Silberberg, who is now the founder of Fatpacking, a weight-loss backpacking company.

Myth busted: 5 ageism stereotypes that need to be broken

In the last few months, older social media personalities have been gaining traction on sites like Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tock. They’re called Grandfluencers, and they’re here to debunk pervasive ageism myths….and make a little cash doing it.

The simple eye contact trick you should use in every conversation

“When two people are having a conversation, eye contact signals that shared attention is high —that they are in peak synchrony with one another.”

How to deal with ‘The Great Resignation’ when you are a manager

Managers are worried about maintaining the talent required to keep the doors open, but they are not asking the right questions.

The flu shot may protect you from severe COVID-19 infection

New research found that the flu vaccine may provide vital protection against COVID-19, reducing the risk of suffering severe infection, like stroke, sepsis, and deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

The best exercises for flabby arms — workouts you’ve never heard of

You can tone your arms with these five workouts, and we have video to show you the right form.

7 things you should never ask your boss

There are some things you should just not ask your boss — these 7 questions are things you should stay clear from in conversation.